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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a loved one’s life is unjustly taken, the experience can be devastating. Carlson Bier, a reputable law firm specializing in Wrongful Death cases, stands by your side during these trying times. Our team of highly skilled attorneys understands that no amount of compensation can replace the loss you’ve suffered but obtaining justice for your beloved’s wrongful death brings closure and security for your family’s future. We have a long-standing record in successfully representing clients with empathetic understanding coupled with aggressive representation against those responsible. Though geography does not limit us to Illinois only; we confidently handle Wrongful Death suits throughout various jurisdictions as per legal guidelines without compromising our professional commitment. Overall, our mission at Carlson Bier is to provide unparalleled legal aid and consultation through every step of this difficult journey. Trust us to guide you towards justice – because while it is about money owed to you due to someone else’s negligence or intentional act leading up their demise, it’s largely about restoring balance after insurmountable loss – so choose Carlson Bier today.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Vermont Illinois

Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury law firm based in Illinois, holds an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of justice. Specializing in wrongful death cases, our team strives not only for successful legal outcomes but also provides unyielding emotional support for those left behind. Wrongful death litigation can be complex and often emotionally charged; Carlson Bier believes in lightening these burdens by providing exceptional legal services entrenched in expertise and empathetic understanding.

Wrongful death is understood as a death caused by the negligent, reckless or intentional actions of another person or entity. The loss suffered by families is deeply tragic and incalculable. However, seeking compensation through a wrongful death suit can help alleviate some of the financial stresses accompanying such unforeseen tragedies.

There are certain critical factors that must be considered when contemplating the initiation of a wrongful death lawsuit:

– Clear demonstration of negligence: It needs to be proven that the victim’s death resulted from someone’s negligence or due to their failure to act.

– Breach of duty: You need to establish how the defendant owed a duty towards your loved one and how this duty was breached leading to a devastating outcome.

– Causation: It must be clear-cut that it was this particular breach which directly caused the victim’s untimely demise.

– Damages: Quantifiable damages like medical expenses related to the illness/injury before passing or funeral/burial costs associated with the event should exist.

The personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier have vast experience compiling compelling evidence effectively demonstrating these key points during court proceedings.

Unfortunately, no amount of money can truly compensate for the sudden loss of a beloved family member. Yet, successful claims allow you claim monetary reparation ensuring financial stability while navigating through your grieving period; covering medical bills incurred pre-death if passage occurred following complications from sustained injuries; replacing lost income especially if decedent was principal wage-earner; reducing stress surrounding expenses connected to burial and funeral services.

However thorough understanding of true value of a wrongful death claim adheres utmost importance, as it facilitates just compensation. The valuing process entails:

– Analysis of lost earnings: accounting for the victim’s age, health, life expectancy, earning capacity at the time of death.

– Deriving loss of services, guidance and nurturing which deceased could have provided.

– Factoring in the eventual expenses incurred leading to the individual’s passing including medical expenditures alongside other related costs.

At Carlson Bier, our legal team works diligently ensuring that you receive maximum settlement value responding optimally to your circumspect needs; their gonfalon role articulating your rights on your behalf while negotiating with insurance firms serving significant here.

Deciding to hire a personal injury attorney rooted in sincerity like Carlson Bier signifies choosing compassionate representation dedicated towards securing rightful compensation. Our directory involves insightful attorneys well-equipped to provide comprehensive consultations around meticulously consolidated strategies outlining best way forward.

Navigate through this intricate legal terrain having seasoned professionals by your side is crucial and just fine points away from factual validation when selecting us as your rightful representation! So why wait? Get started on cherished path delivering justice for you today by clicking the button below now! Discover how much potential recompenses await in relation to your specific case… Remember – we’re not just fighting for justice; we are advocating an enriching journey allotting peace-of-mind amidst turbulent times…Kindly note – we hold high-esteem preserving Illinois regulations fully refraining implying false location claims jeopardizing ethos and integrity.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Wrongful Death FAQ​

Wrongful death occurs when a person’s death is caused by the negligence or recklessness of another person.

The following people may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit:

  • The spouse or children of the deceased
  • The parents of the deceased
  • The siblings of the deceased
  • The personal representative of the deceased’s estate

To prove a wrongful death claim in Illinois, the plaintiff must prove the following elements:

  • The defendant owed the deceased a duty of care.
  • The defendant breached that duty of care.
  • The breach of duty caused the death of the deceased.
  • The plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the death of the deceased.

In a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Pecuniary damages: These damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for the financial losses they have suffered as a result of the death of the deceased. This could include lost wages, medical expenses, and funeral expenses.
  • Non-pecuniary damages: These damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for the non-financial losses they have suffered as a result of the death of the deceased. This could include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of parental guidance.

The statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the death to file a lawsuit.

If you have any questions about your legal rights or options after a wrongful death, you should contact an experienced wrongful death attorney.

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Areas of Practice in Vermont

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving specialist legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending expert legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Tumble Occurrences

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their damages.

Birth Harms

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents get equitable settlement for hurts and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Collision

Offering experienced legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring expert legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Focused on supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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